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SPI readies B2bn for second phase of J Park
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/02/2018
» Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc (SPI), the investment arm of consumer goods conglomerate Saha Group, plans to spend 2 billion baht to develop the second phase of its J Park community mall in Sri Racha to capitalise on the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
Huge stand-alone Uniqlo ready to open its doors
Life, Published on 21/03/2018
» Shoppers are looking forward to the opening of the week. Uniqlo's first roadside store in Thailand -- in fact, in Southeast Asia -- will be unveiled this Friday at its location on Pattanakarn 58.
Uniqlo launches first roadside store in SE Asia
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 23/03/2018
» Fast Retailing Co, operator of the Uniqlo fashion brand from Japan, is set to expand further in Thailand after today's official opening of Southeast Asia's first Uniqlo roadside store on Phatthanakan Road in eastern Bangkok.
Within a whisker of success
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 13/05/2018
» The news about the burgeoning fake cosmetics industry -- and the celebrities risking arrest for being presenters -- reminds me of an incident last year in my own office.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 02/06/2018
» 1. Missed last year’s "The Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo 2017"? No need for tears, as basics giant Uniqlo is bringing one of the designs that was showcased during the exhibition into their stores. Twenty-eight leading Japanese artists were invited to create artworks featuring Doraemon, and Uniqlo is bringing the work of one of the most popular and recognised artists to your closet. Everybody’s favourite robot cat gets floral treatment like you’ve never seen before by everybody’s favourite flowery artist Takashi Murakami. A total of 15 tees will be featuring Doraemon with a splash of Murakami flowers in all colours of the rainbow. There will be a plush toy in the same Murakami style too, but for the traditionalists, check out the line of tees using graphics from the original comics. Available in Uniqlo stores and online at uniqlo.com/th.
What's Buzzing
B Magazine, Published on 23/09/2018
» The new 4th generation Apple Watch doesn't just want you to know the time, it also wants to save your life. On top of a 30% larger screen, a more thin and sleek design and a two-times-faster processor, the new Apple Watch has improved its heart monitoring capabilities and even includes a one-touch ECG application that will be available later this year. Another potential life-saving feature is the watches' new detection feature that will alert emergency services if you fall and remain still for a certain amount of time. These watches are available for pre-order now and will go on sale this Friday.
Sporting the best apparel
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/10/2018
» The pursuit of recreational leisure surfaced in Thailand a few years ago, and it continues today as consumers engage in a wide range of activities.
ORCA: The category killer
Special Publications, Published on 07/10/2018
» With a name like Orca Baker & Butcher, you'd be forgiven for expecting a seafood cross-over. Swing by branch no. 2, at just-opened Lasalle's Avenue community mall (1st branch: Ramkhamhaeng 184; 3rd branch-to-be: Gateway Bangsue) and with its glass walls, brushed concrete columns and floor, exposed ductwork and air of cleanliness, the inside does feel a little like an aquarium, albeit one with free WIFi.
Central adjusts Lee fit as Chinese scatter
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/11/2018
» Central Marketing Group, the fashion and beauty arm under Central Group, is adjusting its business strategy for Lee jeans after sales between July and October significantly dropped as Chinese tourist arrivals dwindled.
Bad year for Asian billionaires
Published on 21/12/2018
» The world’s fastest growing source of mega-wealth hit a speed bump this year. The 128 people in Asia with enough money to crack the 500-member Bloomberg Billionaires Index lost a combined US$137 billion in 2018, the first time wealth in the region has dropped since the ranking started in 2012.